Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

A team of French cognitive scientists has addressed the urgent issue of vaccine hesitancy within many EU countries and proposes a new approach. With a study published in October this year, the researchers successfully demonstrated that the reluctance to be vaccinated could be decreased by deploying chatbot technology. WHY IT MATTERS. The chatbot study involved researchers from the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research IN

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Erica Land wasn't surprised to get a call that her father needed to be rushed to the emergency department. He's long struggled with addiction, and this time it was a near-lethal combination of heroin and fentanyl. She'd lost count of how many times this scene had replayed. What surprised her was that because of the pandemic, the ED could offer to connect her father to a psychiatrist via telehealth.

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Compliance Now

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

By: Jennifer Berman, CEO, MZQ Consulting. On November 22, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published proposed regulations that introduce significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting process for both large and small employers. These changes specifically impact the Form 1095-B & Form 1095-C distribution deadline and good faith transition relief.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

HHS warns of increasing zero-day attacks in healthcare. rtorrence. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 11:05.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The six partners of EIT Health met earlier this month in Vienna, ahead of the planned launch of Austria’s new EIT Health Regional Innovation Hub in early 2022. They discussed how the hub is going to operate across Austria and how it is going to be linked into the European network of EIT Health. WHAT’S THE IMPACT. The six partners who will jointly establish the regional EIT Health network in Austria are: The Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT).

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The regulation will enable joint clinical assessments between EU member states.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Epic's sepsis algorithm may have caused alert fatigue with 43% alert increase during pandemic. rtorrence. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 12:45.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The UK government has launched a “far-reaching review” into the impact of potential bias in the design and use of medical devices. Race Equality Foundation CEO Jabeer Butt welcomed the review, but said it was not enough to explain the disproportionate deaths of Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) people from COVID-19. The review will examine medical devices currently on the market to identify where systematic bias and risk exist and make recommendations on how these issues should

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Where are pharma companies investing their windfall profits? The companies are evolving in many ways, including stepping outside drug development to tryout digital treatments and using lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to rethink production and clinical trials. I spoke recently to Daniel Fallmann, founder and CEO of Mindbreeze, about what pharma companies are doing with […].

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Digital care applications are among the most wanted innovations in the Germany.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

UnitedHealth Group taps Wilson as new chief medical officer. hlandi. Wed, 11/24/2021 - 12:10.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

While most of us were getting ready for Thanksgiving, the big announcement this week was that athenahealth has changed hands from Veritas Capital and Evergreen Coast Capital to new owners Hellman & Friedman and Bain Capital for $17 billion. That’s a pretty solid return considering athenahealth was acquired for $5.7 billion 3 years ago. As […].

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Global healthtech has received $51.3 billion in investment this year, marking new highs for venture capitalist interest in the sector and identifying London as the fastest growing health tech hub globally.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Two private equity firms near $17B deal to acquire Athenahealth: WSJ report. hlandi. Sun, 11/21/2021 - 21:34.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The group of leading experts gathered virtually to discuss the importance of harnessing technology to gain health insights from data, and their findings were discussed on Day Two of the HIMSS21 Middle East session around 'Leveraging Data and Technology to Advance Population Health Management' The session participants were: Dr Ada Al-Qunaibet, Director of Public Health Research and Health Statistics, Public Health Authority Saudi Arabia; Dr Charles Alessi, Chief Clinical Officer, HIMSS, U

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Today is Thanksgiving in the US and so hopefully many of you are enjoying time with friends and family. Possibly enjoying some football and some great food. I enjoy all of those things and while my knees won’t let me enjoy Football the way I’d like this year, I’ll still be getting outside and enjoying […].

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Artificial intelligence's potential role in preoperative and intraoperative planning – and surgical robotics.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Federal jury holds pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart responsible for role in opioid crisis. hlandi. Tue, 11/23/2021 - 17:09.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

A randomized controlled trial across 8 acute care hospitals showed patients that were part of a Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) program after surgery, were 5.3% less likely to be readmitted, 13.9% less likely to report pain 7 days after surgery, and 24.2% safer because medication errors were detected early on. Background The trial was conducted […].

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The CHIME Digital Health Most Wired survey found 26% of healthcare organizations reported a quarter or more of their patients have used telehealth, compared with only 7% in 2019.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Industry Voices—Health plans look to HIEs while expanding population health work. hlandi. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 20:23.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In the following interview with Sammie Mosier, Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive, HCA Healthcare, we dive into HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda aimed at improving the nurse experience. Plus, we dive into some of the ways they’re utilizing technology in this effort. What is HCA’s Cohesive Nursing Agenda? The Cohesive Nursing Agenda is a […].

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